New KMT Leader Vows Peace with China Amid Election Controversy
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Cheng Li-wun, a pro-China politician advocating for closer ties with Beijing, won the leadership of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party with 50.2% of votes, potentially impacting Taiwan's defense policies and its stance on China, as she opposes increased military spending and supports the 1992 Consensus, which Beijing interprets as unification.
- China-Leaning Politician Wins Vote to Lead Taiwan Opposition KMT Bloomberg.com
- Taiwan opposition party's firebrand new leader pledges peace with China Reuters
- Taiwan's main opposition party elects new leader in a race clouded by claims of China meddling AP News
- KMT picks upstart Cheng Li-wun as new leader, jolting Taiwan's old guard Nikkei Asia
- KMT chair candidate to urge China: 'No independence, no force' Focus Taiwan
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